AML Risk & Compliance Analyst
AML Risk & Compliance Analyst
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Job Description
Great opportunity for an AML Risk and Compliance Analyst to join our team in Sheffield on a permanent basis.
About us
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5800 lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients our people and the communities we work in.
We take a bold dynamic and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire impact and support our clients and our people helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.
About the Role
In this role you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:
Conduct client due diligence (CDD) on new and existing clients and matters from an AML sanctions and reputational risk perspective;
Undertake client and matter risk assessments considering the clients jurisdiction legal regulatory position and commercial activities among other risk factors;
Administering company searches on all new client engagements determining if there is a PEP sanction or negative media/press issue identified;
Take ownership of all stages of the AML workflow process and escalate any issues as necessary to senior members of the team;
Managing the client information held on the firms finance system in order to ensure that the information held is accurate;
Handling enquiries from fee earners and staff regarding new client forms and client data held on the firms finance system and general regulatory and compliance enquiries as required
About You
We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:
-Degree educated but this isnt essential.
-Strong desire to learn and develop within the Risk and Compliance Industry along with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
-Good time management skills to prioritise workloads and the ability to multi-task.
-Excellent verbal written and face-to-face communication skills and the ability to take a practical common-sense approach to resolve issues would be an advantage along with the ability to analyse research and make informed decisions.
-An ambassador for CMS professional in outlook and attitude
Whats in it for you
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name just a few these include:
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Flexible hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit ourRewards & Benefits page on our website.
Equal Opportunities
At CMS we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation. Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work but it also creates a stronger more successful and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting retaining and developing disabled talent at CMS. If you have a disability or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to support you.
Ready to apply Here are the next steps.
We look forward to receiving your application via our CMS Careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
